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Designated trailhead with access to trails into Mount Zirkel Wilderness. No developed facilities. Setting is managed forest area. Timberline is at approximately 10,500 feet elevation. The Lake Katherine Trail is easy to follow, through few sections are fairly steep. This trail is difficult for horses. Campsites are scarce along the trail and particularly at Lake Katherine. This is a very popular trail, so opportunity for solitude is low. This trail lies within the Mt Zirkel Wilderness. Please refer to the Wilderness Regulations. The wilderness is closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles. This trailhead is managed by the Parks Ranger District.
From Walden. Drive west on Hwy 14 approximately 1/4 mile and take County Road 12W heading west. Drive approximately 5 miles and take County Road 7 heading north for approximately 2 1/2 miles. Turn left on County Road 12W. After driving approximately 4 miles take the left fork heading west on County Road 16. Drive approximately 7 miles. The road will turn into Forest Road 640 taking you to the Katherine Trailhead.
